There are 5 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Iacobenitrain Timişoara Nord - Iaşi / ...
4h 56m$38–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Iacobenibus
5h 11m$36–52Drive 218.8 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibabacar 218.8 km
3h 56m$42–60Train, taxi
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Lunca Ilveitrain Cluj Napoca - Galaţi / ...
- Take the taxi from Lunca Ilvei to Cârlibabataxi
5h 12m$66–82Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Coșnabus
- Take the taxi from Coșna to Cârlibabataxi
5h 37m$71–81
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba is to train which costs $35 - $45 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Iacobeni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Iacobeni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Cârlibaba is 239 km. The road distance is 218.8 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $35 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba bus services, operated by Apetrans Ltd, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Cârlibaba, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Iacobeni 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–22 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, Apetrans Ltd operates a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Iacobeni once daily. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Cluj Napoca to Iacobeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–22
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Cluj Napoca to Lunca Ilvei
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4-0231-517.509
- Website
- apetrans.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Iacobeni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- apetrans.ro
- Phone
- +40 756 140 153
- [email protected]
- Website
- sincarom.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca Airport to Coșna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $36
- Schedules at
- sincarom.autogari.ro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- $35–65
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Booking & Getting There
Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba bus services, operated by Apetrans Ltd, arrive at Iacobeni station.
Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Iacobeni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Cârlibaba.
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